Today we’d like to introduce you to Trinh Tran.
Hi Trinh, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today.
It all started when I figured that I could express myself creatively and meaningfully through art. At first, with photography, I had the chance to frame the moments and beauty around me. These images amazingly create long-lasting memories for me and others. Then came painting, where all boundaries are just relative. It allows the mind to wander in colors, concepts, and different universes. So far, it has been the best creative medium for me. Over time, I learned that it is a mixture of all forms of art, which took me on a journey of free expression. At the moment, I am opening the door of art and life as one united form. Why separate the two worlds when I can create my own artistic life as I go?
We all face challenges, but looking back, would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Not completely. There’s a lot about me dealing with identity. Questions like why did I create this piece? Does it represent myself? How would others take on my perspective? Should I keep making art or taking a break? Recently, I encountered a struggle where I chose to take a pause on creating art and get a day job. I thought I couldn’t project the positive energy on the canvases if I am in my survival mode. So, the past 2 months, I focused on my retouching photos skills, which unexpectedly taught me incredible knowledge about photography. While enjoying retouching images, I managed to make time for creating art as a form of meditation. Has it been a struggle? Yes. Was it rewarding? Absolutely.
Moving forward, I think I will learn more about my identity as I keep creating and navigating through life.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
I am a Vietnamese emerging contemporary artist based in Los Angeles whose oil paint series invites viewers to an immersive experience where natural elements are seen through an ethereal glass window. My art stimulates the senses, offering a visual feast and evoking a tactile experience that elicits both passionate and subtle emotions. The ethereal scenes, transcendent and tranquil, go beyond reality, depicted through a palette of pastel surreal colors that showcase a remarkable finesse.
As mentioned above, I also specialize in high-end beauty and fashion retouching, which you can check out my work on this site: https://trinhtranphotography.com/
What do you think about happiness?
Peace in mind makes me happy. It could be having warmth with people around me; getting to see amazing art as a medicine for the soul; stepping out of my comfort zone with an open mind. I learn that happiness comes from within. It has to do with oneself through regular check-ins, deep breaths, and a taste of adventures every so often to refresh the mind and create new memories.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.trinhthanhbaotran.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trinh.tb.tran/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trinh-tran-407b57135/
- Other: https://trinhtranphotography.com/
